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Morse, Joe – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Joe Morse – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38913070   NAID File Unit: 38913067     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19441865

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 27,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38913070

NAID File Unit: 38913067

Microform: M1817

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